- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Heartland, TX
Crandall Middle
Federal NCES profile for Crandall Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481551001124
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crandall Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Heartland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Crandall Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crandall Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Heartland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Crandall Middle grew from 983 students in 2022-23 to 1,036 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 481551001124 · Heartland, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,038 enr · 18.5:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Crandall H S (1,999 students)
Crandall Middle grew from 983 students in 2022-23 to 1,036 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Crandall Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crandall H S
Crandall H S
1,999 students
- This school
Crandall Middle
1,038 students
- Noble Reed
Noble Reed
800 students
- Barbara Walker 709
Barbara Walker El
709 students
- W a Martin El 614
W a Martin El
614 students
- Hollis T Dietz 568
Hollis T Dietz El
568 students
What this shows Crandall Middle reports 1,038 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crandall Middle compares
Crandall Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,038 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,038
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,828
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
African American 31.1%
White 22.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Crandall Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crandall Isd reports $10,828 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crandall Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crandall H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noble Reed | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbara Walker El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W a Martin El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollis T Dietz El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crandall Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,038 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crandall Middle
How many students attend Crandall Middle?
Crandall Middle has 1,038 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Heartland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 983 (2022-23) → 1,036 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crandall Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Crandall Middle is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crandall Middle?
49.1% of students at Crandall Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crandall Middle?
The largest demographic group at Crandall Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in Heartland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crandall Middle?
Crandall Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crandall Middle rank among public schools in Heartland?
By Resource Investment Index, Crandall Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Heartland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Crandall Isd?
Besides Crandall Middle, Crandall Isd also operates Crandall H S (1,999 students), Noble Reed (800 students), and Barbara Walker El (709 students). See the Crandall Isd district page for the complete list.